Harper's Bazaar - A Fling with Ruffles

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Harper's Bazaar en Español</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>May 2013 Issue</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If runways trends and fashion editorials are anything to go by, (and they usually are), ruffles are going to be hugely in vogue this season. Photographer Benjamin Kanarek captures new top model Sasha Luss in an alluring editorial for the Latin American version of <i>Harper's Bazaar</i> magazine. The Russian beauty takes center stage in an array of frilly designer wear, persuading even the toughest critiques of this theatrical trend.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAfInSa_pttiWWQT82v9ngzeKB5rjGOssFYqoTVMVhgQ2B8BDaKuthDQ0i3UnCBtmrzACBFhxtWY1ZiIVTYBqXANYC77dUt5LPwF3fgsq5QLUGEByrPoyp-3fj1cLuOOhxFUoaHztsdDkO/s1600/hb1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAfInSa_pttiWWQT82v9ngzeKB5rjGOssFYqoTVMVhgQ2B8BDaKuthDQ0i3UnCBtmrzACBFhxtWY1ZiIVTYBqXANYC77dUt5LPwF3fgsq5QLUGEByrPoyp-3fj1cLuOOhxFUoaHztsdDkO/s640/hb1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">This is possibly one of the most beautiful and cinematic studio shots I have seen so far this year. Sasha is spellbinding in a flamboyant scarlet red ensemble by British designer <i>Gareth Pugh</i>. Her flowering tier-ruffled flamenco skirt encircles a pair of chicly tailored trousers and is accompanied by a high-neck top with frilled bell sleeves.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1ILOf98XS2HrAHJqK8kq-tzjOZ7TOg6mDKy-um79DqzYXcZ07UHXxj9TPJUS2zbdxocff-UF6uh-Rs23WPA13R49vfbs1g3XTG8dc_BankaRcRnYBkKCI2UAv_uDHSlmy_UEUwKr9IlJ/s1600/hb2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1ILOf98XS2HrAHJqK8kq-tzjOZ7TOg6mDKy-um79DqzYXcZ07UHXxj9TPJUS2zbdxocff-UF6uh-Rs23WPA13R49vfbs1g3XTG8dc_BankaRcRnYBkKCI2UAv_uDHSlmy_UEUwKr9IlJ/s640/hb2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Marni</i> brings us the more toned down version of the ruffled trend in a midnight blue low-neck peplum dress with flaired skirt.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHwic12brF5NTDRqy8dcmqIP2kzkTI6Rvc9-I1RbcZz_a2bWIapJLGgGXh-9FWmA4FSLsckrQNtUdt9yopANW6qQuw_LM21qKeJnrIST0OLc3a35SQAIyYst9yMz8xLldysz77v6Ik-7s8/s1600/hb3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHwic12brF5NTDRqy8dcmqIP2kzkTI6Rvc9-I1RbcZz_a2bWIapJLGgGXh-9FWmA4FSLsckrQNtUdt9yopANW6qQuw_LM21qKeJnrIST0OLc3a35SQAIyYst9yMz8xLldysz77v6Ik-7s8/s640/hb3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Retro meets ruffles in a cafe-au-lait shaded sheath dress by <i>Marc Jacobs</i>, the neckline is fitted with a cream frilled button-up bib.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJq0l4b6_PGokBmU_GIN-VJL96cWPCDsL0H20N3jEQFya1cnw1XJGNZ4tv13usk-1spCmLOBL0TtOEcZ7t_-myTpl9mXg5g1-Bvsqxrp3k-dggDo4mw-oIiQYyYSs7mFV0FCxCYevyeqm/s1600/hb4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJq0l4b6_PGokBmU_GIN-VJL96cWPCDsL0H20N3jEQFya1cnw1XJGNZ4tv13usk-1spCmLOBL0TtOEcZ7t_-myTpl9mXg5g1-Bvsqxrp3k-dggDo4mw-oIiQYyYSs7mFV0FCxCYevyeqm/s640/hb4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Sasha strikes a pose in a two-tone asymmetrical black and metallic grey dress by <i>Lanvin</i>, with a sophisticated set of ruffles placed strategically on the shoulder and back.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKo2FAxVJfBZ-hvv4n4wIOW4B4l4IDN0J4XUS5dihQWhO8aHCTWrRpBfUoInZhu_Hp8o8OoBL2DDVTI10-AbdVT2U4Sy7EfCeIEhJHCzylwRjuzAM3lxn-Uk4VuGgmY4l_mfxjbee78jwI/s1600/hb5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKo2FAxVJfBZ-hvv4n4wIOW4B4l4IDN0J4XUS5dihQWhO8aHCTWrRpBfUoInZhu_Hp8o8OoBL2DDVTI10-AbdVT2U4Sy7EfCeIEhJHCzylwRjuzAM3lxn-Uk4VuGgmY4l_mfxjbee78jwI/s640/hb5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Balenciaga</i> are always at the forefront of innovation, mastering the art of architectural folds and flounces in this arresting black and pink dress with 3-dimensional peplum waist. </span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrXOjdaSGpF2d5QUd8diRfP3s-8fA1RpDSDXUyJubjwOz02OyFb9sEDg5V0Qtxyadq5_aFYvnVVExd8sRJVqaAFwm0bDzhczqBxCYkdRRWrRqgeFdnSp4vtb3olOtNXqN1hQAtY0ejo0tq/s1600/hb6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrXOjdaSGpF2d5QUd8diRfP3s-8fA1RpDSDXUyJubjwOz02OyFb9sEDg5V0Qtxyadq5_aFYvnVVExd8sRJVqaAFwm0bDzhczqBxCYkdRRWrRqgeFdnSp4vtb3olOtNXqN1hQAtY0ejo0tq/s640/hb6.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Gucci</i> serves up the ruffled trend in XXL for Spring 2013. Sasha models a cobalt blue pants suit with high-neck tunic featuring oversized ruffled sleeves.  </span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHvrMsoJWGc8VIhWjLch18aIyCKG0ky8g_SBeUkPJRscL4S9VrpSsHdJJx3ZULPFkesK1FrGxlh2apl6MquG0rw9VKPEHnoD346trWS-Pz_jrxtVTkovIDWPmkbycTT4R7nkm_Ooi91KE/s1600/hb7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHvrMsoJWGc8VIhWjLch18aIyCKG0ky8g_SBeUkPJRscL4S9VrpSsHdJJx3ZULPFkesK1FrGxlh2apl6MquG0rw9VKPEHnoD346trWS-Pz_jrxtVTkovIDWPmkbycTT4R7nkm_Ooi91KE/s640/hb7.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Sharp tailoring at <i>Saint Laurent</i> is perfectly contrasted with the frivolity of ruffles, in this white silk frilled shirt, worn under a slick black tuxedo.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjD_Lss5Qze_ND3C3uJQYL077CACwrUcYcoiOgC3iqGexvh67Tvs2HWQVxSUl_DaQHZplWeWrDfPbU-UjimuKB7ZEtEPxoWtGNozMSb7-Wn2Ldi-7vmqI6cB1ICExPsml91EnzUeRjCoo/s1600/hb8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjD_Lss5Qze_ND3C3uJQYL077CACwrUcYcoiOgC3iqGexvh67Tvs2HWQVxSUl_DaQHZplWeWrDfPbU-UjimuKB7ZEtEPxoWtGNozMSb7-Wn2Ldi-7vmqI6cB1ICExPsml91EnzUeRjCoo/s640/hb8.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">With frills, come romance, as seen on the Spring 2013 runway of Italian designer <i>Francesco Scognamiglio</i>. He presents an ethereal ice blue diaphanous gown, gently caressed by soft ruffles lined along the sleeves, bodice and skirt.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Are you in favor of the Ruffled Trend, is this something you would wear?</i></b></span><br /><br /><br />

Harper's Bazaar - A Fling with Ruffles

Harper's Bazaar en Español May 2013 Issue If runways trends and fashion editorials are anything to go by, (and they usually are), ruffle...

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The Cut-Out Dress Trend

<div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Trendspotting</b></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Cut-Out Dresses</b></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This Spring, expect temperatures to rise, and I am not referring to the weather. Sexy cut-outs have scissored their way into mainstream fashion, influenced by the runway designs seen at SS13 fashion week. A multitude of different designers showcased cut-outs in their collections, each with their own unique spin. Here's a look at a trend that's a cut above the rest...</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>On The Runway</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6Qv-z_tEZaH5TyLpVbj_PmqgzIZZ_PNJQK2rqP4IPravovD772ZquU-N6NL2iDIudT7ggWxID0vJMCkM4-FWRY7RvDb6Rv4rKk7cOVpxwK8CrehCKDJTUWuJwrtlnbbFjM44PH_m90iD/s1600/cutout1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6Qv-z_tEZaH5TyLpVbj_PmqgzIZZ_PNJQK2rqP4IPravovD772ZquU-N6NL2iDIudT7ggWxID0vJMCkM4-FWRY7RvDb6Rv4rKk7cOVpxwK8CrehCKDJTUWuJwrtlnbbFjM44PH_m90iD/s640/cutout1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Michael Kors</i> and <i>Emilio Pucci</i> have already proved the marketability of the trend, with a slew of celebrities wearing their dresses. <i>Balenciaga</i> took the trend a step further by incorporating it into pants suits. Designers like<i> Erdem, Jason Wu </i>and <i>Richard Chai</i> showed off a more feminine side to cut-outs, while <i>Alexander Wang</i> and <i>Cushnie et Ochs</i> kept things perfectly parallel and geometric. <i>Carven, Diane von Furstenburg</i> and <i>Narciso Rodriguez</i> dealt in rich red hues, while <i>BCBG</i> and <i>Roberto Cavalli </i>stuck to a more monotone palette. </span></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Celebrity Inspired Looks</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiun9wHpa21EjlqeXIX0e93pfV_wwPg1ub0xCGY1x0qH82LkgsMJCDH792qsAQxkvZ1VOI90qQ-2YAPdjzagiMvgtOrEBj4wlB5XwPGUIFFzkp1ikD9iS1LPMl5Fj_7CpZkA-aVFc_0AKJN/s1600/cutout2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiun9wHpa21EjlqeXIX0e93pfV_wwPg1ub0xCGY1x0qH82LkgsMJCDH792qsAQxkvZ1VOI90qQ-2YAPdjzagiMvgtOrEBj4wlB5XwPGUIFFzkp1ikD9iS1LPMl5Fj_7CpZkA-aVFc_0AKJN/s640/cutout2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These stylish ladies have all opted for brightly coloured dresses whilst out advocating the trend. Zoe Saldana went for a safari print in <i>Carven</i>. I like Alexandra Daddario's more simple take on the trend in a pretty shade of pink. Nina Dobrev looked like a modern mermaid in her turquoise dress. Irina Shayk & Karlie Kloss were both striking in fitted frocks by <i>Michael Kors</i>.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZhVH4D93Od2NBx7y6REGmLhQEp2p3eYZts8_bTTJxxDEp7GuaRv5I8TPTD6tyVBKGPpKJ-VZI1iY3eMVkW9hhVpOCdGVsyKNYLV-Fu2y2tyWZ4kQ4LHChe1VHMGnLZnO8XQZPnVVUscEe/s1600/cutout4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZhVH4D93Od2NBx7y6REGmLhQEp2p3eYZts8_bTTJxxDEp7GuaRv5I8TPTD6tyVBKGPpKJ-VZI1iY3eMVkW9hhVpOCdGVsyKNYLV-Fu2y2tyWZ4kQ4LHChe1VHMGnLZnO8XQZPnVVUscEe/s640/cutout4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Black and white has emerged as popular colour choices to display the precision of the cut-outs on a dress silhouette. Gwyneth was suave in a <i>Michael Kors</i> look similar to Karlie's, while Alexis Bledel combined both shades in her chic <i>Pamella Roland</i> dress. Selena Gomez played it risqué with side cut-outs and a high slit. Jessica Alba was already on top of this trend early last year, seen in a sexy white <i>Narciso </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Rodriguez</i> number. Kate Bosworth reinvents the Little Black Dress with slit shoulders and sheer panels, which is by <i>Emilio Pucci</i>.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Get With the Trend</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9uv85vmuLKr55UWjm1fz4kqGKoUXQMu5FoJ8aB1z7frbvrjyFstpzJnnBUd9NmJguscR17-eLkep9hH-X2Qa1rvm-xFbMqHzw1sOv0dkTg5J9NCp89Kkb88FSEbOR6xQQlsPtUnCv2BgV/s1600/cutout3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9uv85vmuLKr55UWjm1fz4kqGKoUXQMu5FoJ8aB1z7frbvrjyFstpzJnnBUd9NmJguscR17-eLkep9hH-X2Qa1rvm-xFbMqHzw1sOv0dkTg5J9NCp89Kkb88FSEbOR6xQQlsPtUnCv2BgV/s640/cutout3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Topform royal blue dress with one shoulder and cut-out side. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">$42</span> <i>Nastygal.com</i></span><br /><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Lips Like Sugar mint green dress with cut-out strap back. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">$52</span> <i>Nastygal.com</i></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Lemon sleeveless dress with v-neck and midriff cut-out. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">$23</span> <i>Forever 21</i></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4.<i> </i>Peach Tasha dress with cut-out neck & pleated high-low skirt. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">$50</span> <i>Boohoo.com</i></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. White sundress with cut-out back. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">£22</span> <i>Asos.com</i></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. Black chiffon dress with criss cross cut-out straps and waist <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">£45</span> <i>Mango.com</i></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. Black and red colourblocked skater dress with cut-out neckline. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">$46</span> <i>Asos.com</i></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. Cerise pink sleeveless cut-out neck skater dress. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">£32</span> <i>RiverIsland.com</i></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>What do you think of the Cut-Out dress trend. <i>Hot or Not?</i></b></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><br />

The Cut-Out Dress Trend

Trendspotting Cut-Out Dresses This Spring, expect temperatures to rise, and I am not referring to the weather. Sexy cut-outs have scissored ...

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Paris Couture Week 2013 - Part 2

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Paris Couture Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Spring/Summer 2013</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Part Two</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is the closing chapter in my Paris Couture Week coverage. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Georges Chakra</u></b></span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An extravanganza of colour collided at Georges Chakra's Spring Couture show, in a zesty fruit bowl of orange, lemon, guava and grapefruit. Black, white, navy and blue also weaved its way through the the colour-blocked cut-out evening gowns and slinky embellished mini dresses. Innovative necklines dipped into fit-and-flare silhouettes and floaty chiffon skirts...with glistening beads and a few feathers were thrown in for good measure.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0zGO0zTqzzArnBsmHmvmgUaBHlw4NBOB8gunctu9a6T3pDLTdkei-6F884uXAxZpPsbBeL4fQ0FEfkEIEMvkT7Dj-4g5kYwtMcOM3JukOiqXgvwvEZ1SL-_MLs2CWjr96-ffgE9kTVcT/s1600/pcw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0zGO0zTqzzArnBsmHmvmgUaBHlw4NBOB8gunctu9a6T3pDLTdkei-6F884uXAxZpPsbBeL4fQ0FEfkEIEMvkT7Dj-4g5kYwtMcOM3JukOiqXgvwvEZ1SL-_MLs2CWjr96-ffgE9kTVcT/s640/pcw.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Elie Saab</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When it comes to creating exquisite evening wear, Elie Saab reigns supreme. Elie's SS13 Couture range follows his evergreen template of ethereal sheer gowns smothered with floral appliqués and the most intricate of crystal embroideries. Dresses were doused in a syrupy palette of ice blue, lavender, ivory and honeycomb, then turning more dramatic in shades of vivid red and black. Pocketed ballroom skirts and floor-sweeping capes brought a certain modernity to the princess ensembles. I hope to see a few of these on the red carpet.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxCVxGTvE2j9wWAQt1bJCujYW67x3pIQWfngjjGKyUdozfAUnGHZjmpfZzwoDRqYj_nvlbX2IDEtW6DKSjcDOzyK4_Dv7YPI35gZd7bhws5IwgUM2-lHqAvV4syvpPvUPITo8WMuCZ_aB/s1600/pcw2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxCVxGTvE2j9wWAQt1bJCujYW67x3pIQWfngjjGKyUdozfAUnGHZjmpfZzwoDRqYj_nvlbX2IDEtW6DKSjcDOzyK4_Dv7YPI35gZd7bhws5IwgUM2-lHqAvV4syvpPvUPITo8WMuCZ_aB/s640/pcw2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>  </b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Armani Privé</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I never would have put the words 'Armani' and 'Tribal' in the same sentence before, but this couture season, Giorgio took a cultural journey through the Middle Eastern and beyond. Slick satin trouser suits with sharply-cut cropped jackets and waistcoats were seen in abundance, alongside ethnically patterned dresses and beaded peplum tops. Scarlet, saffron, bronze and black made up the colour quota of layered looks and radiant evening gowns.</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCGzpUSXHScryub2dyktroQ2pfSQKzZ3vJsJ6fYcyBoSTcJKIcvJsQgzvIGO-_w9XjLnfFDX8eDH8Cm3zl85Plm8vFCJ9fD2xABB4Y6XeRsF2vQbyhyphenhyphenbRD5mWMJQUfffNGRIvlMDhXKEG/s1600/pcw1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCGzpUSXHScryub2dyktroQ2pfSQKzZ3vJsJ6fYcyBoSTcJKIcvJsQgzvIGO-_w9XjLnfFDX8eDH8Cm3zl85Plm8vFCJ9fD2xABB4Y6XeRsF2vQbyhyphenhyphenbRD5mWMJQUfffNGRIvlMDhXKEG/s640/pcw1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>   </b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Valentino</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The value of a Valentino Spring couture gown is measured by finely filigreed embroidery, conscientiously piped onto organza in a garden trellis design. A sense of demure femininity was advocated through long-sleeved dresses with high necklines in variations of virtuous white. Floral, caped and birdcage dresses shared the stage with graceful evening gowns in crimson red, ivory pearl and inky black tulle.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXvCot-RT-m42RYYfjhuXs9ui6lLejQ748I0M-jnS2RzXp-bxrd7knoWoEombgYR3HfI7BWX7N3pm2xh3JmuMATeN8CTvfzUeSxcVGNcAedw3vVgTJj2WIu4NU1bSt819SqsMyoZygYFS/s1600/pcw4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXvCot-RT-m42RYYfjhuXs9ui6lLejQ748I0M-jnS2RzXp-bxrd7knoWoEombgYR3HfI7BWX7N3pm2xh3JmuMATeN8CTvfzUeSxcVGNcAedw3vVgTJj2WIu4NU1bSt819SqsMyoZygYFS/s640/pcw4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>     </b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Georges Hobeika</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fast becoming one of my favourite couturiers, Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika brings forth unprecedented prettiness for Spring. The season is beautifully shaded in emerald green, turquoise and carnation pink with whispers of lilac, grey, maple and rose. Full-skirted chiffon gowns were decked with incandescent beadwork and decadent floral motifs, artfully pieced together to create a celestial flower garden in bloom.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkZRnr9Gna67OTXw5jvu4hh-lcJZCmd8-yMgbnWlK8iyzwEfU3F8zR5Yft70f91XG8rG82pktsTGrtO9hyphenhyphenk7sTEvbtfFHw6PszfpDOfUWfOCh5Q1diqUj24OiLSejrjwHbqWmhuv0lQnI/s1600/pcw5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkZRnr9Gna67OTXw5jvu4hh-lcJZCmd8-yMgbnWlK8iyzwEfU3F8zR5Yft70f91XG8rG82pktsTGrtO9hyphenhyphenk7sTEvbtfFHw6PszfpDOfUWfOCh5Q1diqUj24OiLSejrjwHbqWmhuv0lQnI/s640/pcw5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>   </i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Zuhair Murad</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Zuhair Murad makes the dresses that Hollywood starlets love to wear, and with this ravishing new Couture collection, he is sure to inherit a few more fans. Ornamented with lavish gold embroidery and shimmering sequins, his impeccably fit evening gowns enchanted with their sensual femininity. A blush of peachy coral and oceanic blue was seen alongside cloudy whites, metallic gold and pewter. Swishing chiffon skirts and column gowns with languid capes breezed across the runway...and hopefully to a red carpet in the near future.</span><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaf2vb9lvNHalsfAw26HMs6MUYY9MLqLgJLdTNv3tmuz6muTSV2Ug8riq1zhHCNcr3e9NeoBJ2QPBCXDCjLaCfRYN4u04wRniyvO3H9EcaeDjCIQkcZ_D9rvmfJCFF-T4YeGiIEoT5wzej/s1600/pwc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaf2vb9lvNHalsfAw26HMs6MUYY9MLqLgJLdTNv3tmuz6muTSV2Ug8riq1zhHCNcr3e9NeoBJ2QPBCXDCjLaCfRYN4u04wRniyvO3H9EcaeDjCIQkcZ_D9rvmfJCFF-T4YeGiIEoT5wzej/s640/pwc.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Who has most impressed you this Spring Couture season?</i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>*If you missed Part One, stroll over <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2013/01/paris-couture-week-2013-part-1.html">here</a>.</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><br />

Paris Couture Week 2013 - Part 2

Paris Couture Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 Part Two This is the closing chapter in my Paris Couture Week coverage.  Georges Chakra An ext...

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Awards Season Evening Gown Wishlist 2013

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The exciting Awards Season is upon us again, and for the next two months we can look forward to seeing gorgeous designer gowns styled on the red carpet. I've picked out my own wishlist of evening dresses I would like to see on Hollywood's most glamourous stars this season. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Jewel Tones</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiL1GYisea5CdT7Cq2uoeDXBejaJxtheGKmp5A4C2Gpr4vA2qfr3JVTAhdcF4DHuo-mBovUkRVcOzVv4MoHlWMp3wBvqrvo3GxJriYfYa9BnNXlJlIpWm7IMvMwcchd2BNz1i3SEjPLgmk/s1600/rc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiL1GYisea5CdT7Cq2uoeDXBejaJxtheGKmp5A4C2Gpr4vA2qfr3JVTAhdcF4DHuo-mBovUkRVcOzVv4MoHlWMp3wBvqrvo3GxJriYfYa9BnNXlJlIpWm7IMvMwcchd2BNz1i3SEjPLgmk/s640/rc.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As <i>Pantone's</i> colour of the year is emerald green, I thought this <i>Zuhair Murad</i> gown fell into the trend beautifully, for someone like Angelina Jolie or Jessica Chastain. The burgundy chiffon tiered <i>Marchesa</i> dress has an exotic Eastern flair, maybe brand fans Blake Lively or Jenna Dewan will try it on. I would love to see Emma Stone rock the sapphire blue <i>Elie Saab</i> gown, with her blonde hair. Katy Perry has already proved she wears <i>Naeem Khan</i> with ease. Emmy Rossum would be my pick for the ruby <i>Zuhair Murad</i> gown.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>All Black</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij015jCNmeDEq4n05ce82HmquGdE40FoOW63PpkH1ppF5TYfEhwlLPJD5pi1fhbFn4zfe2Ii8-xf88w3urotA-9NsL27amc2e7eG_P9ahdo5vQbCKw_CrUss2svVXKKiHuCwM0B3OGdRT_/s1600/rc2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij015jCNmeDEq4n05ce82HmquGdE40FoOW63PpkH1ppF5TYfEhwlLPJD5pi1fhbFn4zfe2Ii8-xf88w3urotA-9NsL27amc2e7eG_P9ahdo5vQbCKw_CrUss2svVXKKiHuCwM0B3OGdRT_/s640/rc2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Black gowns are always a permanent fixture on the red carpet and these 5 looks are my favourites from the Fall 2013 collections. The <i>Issa</i> gown would look fantastic on just about anyone. The black embellished <i>Elie Saab</i> for Charlize Theron or Florence Welch. I'd like to see Olivia Wilde or Gwyneth Paltrow in the <i>Badgley Mischka</i>, hair up. Kristen Stewart or Gwen Stefani<i> </i>would bring the edge and attitude needed to the one-shouldered <i>Lanvin</i> suit.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Princess Dresses</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Xd2I-srbgrFkAZCnPHiP5Aab_KplMW3rac3soZok-0McV5UswjdSleyxYMRSQ8cIeU8FM7UKSlJOv1zpmgpjor_-3kRFDw_3GK5Gae48svAQvrftmfqPslsnoLqYWCO9WFEmfe7bZIUI/s1600/rc3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Xd2I-srbgrFkAZCnPHiP5Aab_KplMW3rac3soZok-0McV5UswjdSleyxYMRSQ8cIeU8FM7UKSlJOv1zpmgpjor_-3kRFDw_3GK5Gae48svAQvrftmfqPslsnoLqYWCO9WFEmfe7bZIUI/s640/rc3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because every red carpet needs a princess dress. I'd pick the first dress for Kaley Cuoco, Zooey Deschanel or Naomi Watts. The <i>Monique Lhuillier</i> gown reminded me of Taylor Swift's style - all things glittery & girly. The sky blue <i>Georges Hobeika</i> gown has been worn before but I think it requires a far bigger red carpet moment, it's my favourite dress of F/W 2012 couture week. Carrie Underwood and Julianne Hough may find it appealing to their feminine style. I loved the romance of the ombre watercolour printed <i>Zac Posen</i> gown.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Brights</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZRnjsYbOos56PIyr8d3gWw9H1jzBSLaOAiZ0TjQFY9YiUvLPNUF8-9o6M1_I1ZVjXerbmybdUaBIKiRWcEZTVWeU2EKd0oeJCgFyjU4agpmuZei-P0U9z0y9-WKHt5zapCM3H60F8TU5/s1600/rc4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZRnjsYbOos56PIyr8d3gWw9H1jzBSLaOAiZ0TjQFY9YiUvLPNUF8-9o6M1_I1ZVjXerbmybdUaBIKiRWcEZTVWeU2EKd0oeJCgFyjU4agpmuZei-P0U9z0y9-WKHt5zapCM3H60F8TU5/s640/rc4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For a vivid splash of colour on the red carpet...I loved the electric orange hue of the <i>Carolina Herrera</i> gown. Julie Bowen and Ginnifer Goodwin wear this colour well.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I liked the the green satin sheen, turquoise waistband and beaded heels of the <i>Carlos Miele</i> look. The acid green DVF dress would be a definite stand out look with it's fluorescent hue. I'm leaving this one to Solange and anyone in the Glee Club. The aquamarine <i>Zac Posen</i> mermaid gown and apricot <i>Oscar de la Renta</i> dress were made for Sofia Vergara, Reese Witherspoon and Emily Blunt. </span></div><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Pastel Romance</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnctLqas2chZD-nBHInojppGPEpk4w3dw3TVI2diRs7QcoIKHu-eWaQ23DXYEc4jI7OiMV6tLZ8Le_JsiI2KV6wPU_Qu7auc3lXZRUDp6dy3Lo1sml9zfqg7QmvYf3cK6FSSOiPv8c-pNL/s1600/rc5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnctLqas2chZD-nBHInojppGPEpk4w3dw3TVI2diRs7QcoIKHu-eWaQ23DXYEc4jI7OiMV6tLZ8Le_JsiI2KV6wPU_Qu7auc3lXZRUDp6dy3Lo1sml9zfqg7QmvYf3cK6FSSOiPv8c-pNL/s640/rc5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Scarlett Johansson and Jayma Mays came to mind when I saw the pretty shell pink peplum dress by <i>Badgley Mischka</i>. This uber sexy <i>Versace</i> gown would suit the stylings of Jennifer Lopez, Heidi Klum or Alessandra Ambrosio. The lilac dream of a gown by <i>Georges Hobeika</i> would look lovely on a Kate Mara or Emilia Clarke. I'd love to see the gold and peach <i>Elie Saab</i> dress on Keira Knightley. The embellished drop-waist and floaty chiffon skirt of this ice grey <i>Jenny Packham</i> gown would look beautiful on Leighton Meester or Jessica Biel.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b> Navy Blues</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtlqHhgC7QZ7305LnChL6CB2a883js_yrVhzmviIOHK64y4wVEMhS-udpSHEHs-ksrUJmrQsNmk4QQeGIseEC4UmHFc7o65dJV8d1l6ver6UGsEK52ewPIWSivKDk6et2MetdqSrmSLtns/s1600/rc6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtlqHhgC7QZ7305LnChL6CB2a883js_yrVhzmviIOHK64y4wVEMhS-udpSHEHs-ksrUJmrQsNmk4QQeGIseEC4UmHFc7o65dJV8d1l6ver6UGsEK52ewPIWSivKDk6et2MetdqSrmSLtns/s640/rc6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An alternative to black, navy is a more subtle way to make an elegant entrance. The asymmetrical <i>Matthew Williamson</i> would be ideal for Amy Adams or Penelope Cruz. The dazzling <i>Jason Wu</i> seem to have Dakota Fanning's name stitched onto it. I'd like to see it on Jessica Alba. I thought of Kate Beckinsale or Ashley Greene in the navy lace <i>Monique Lhuillier.</i> I'd love to see Nina Dobrev in the beautiful chiffon snow specked <i>Carolina Herrera</i> gown.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Wild Cards</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRw5uhOMrCWKMZAj3iHllA1awCEm9wvn0WEfBxzz4l8IzO9r0zD6fmir_SDiXvzWyUUVOmLKxFpDw7UrBkvwFZj2sMHmBf1eYlb4HeKw4KWbBSmendLAbPF3_CxfxCp9R92_R63GxqXRNG/s1600/rc7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRw5uhOMrCWKMZAj3iHllA1awCEm9wvn0WEfBxzz4l8IzO9r0zD6fmir_SDiXvzWyUUVOmLKxFpDw7UrBkvwFZj2sMHmBf1eYlb4HeKw4KWbBSmendLAbPF3_CxfxCp9R92_R63GxqXRNG/s640/rc7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> This set of looks are quite a risk, they could either go very well and be fashion forward, or they could be a disaster of Everest proportions. I've got the first gown pinned down for the avant-garde stylings of Sarah Jessica Parker. We've already seen that Cheryl Cole does <i>Stephane Rolland Couture</i> great justice, and I think she'd be stunning in the bordeoux gown. Fan Bing Bing also does these complex looks quite well. I can only picture Diane Kruger in the flush pink ruffled <i>Giambattista Valli </i>couture gown. The edgy <i>Saint Laurent</i> (minus oversized hat and gloves) could work for Zoe Saldana or Amber Heard. I adore the frivolity of the last elaborately frilled red look by <i>Giambattista Valli</i>. I think it would be more suited to the Cannes Film Festival...someone, anyone please wear it (and no, <u>not</u> you Lady Gaga).</span></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Pretty Pale</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3uFFTeQBVGzh40t1F7Ssa1EMipWzoi8X5RarZqaWUx6KHKmZJ1krYsnZmSwD8dHyZWqUeiRA38XEOBzmvC_jz0f4bjb4FijNF5phMJ9JkT_BHcBmmgWaiYxdjKGBwLowe43ZNY1Xm5zXe/s1600/rc8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3uFFTeQBVGzh40t1F7Ssa1EMipWzoi8X5RarZqaWUx6KHKmZJ1krYsnZmSwD8dHyZWqUeiRA38XEOBzmvC_jz0f4bjb4FijNF5phMJ9JkT_BHcBmmgWaiYxdjKGBwLowe43ZNY1Xm5zXe/s640/rc8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blush or nude tone dresses have become a red carpet staple of late. The <i>Carlos Miele</i> cut-out dress for Mila Kunis, Selena Gomez or Kate Hudson. The exquisite embellished <i>Marchesa</i> gown may work for Michelle Williams' pixie style or Lily Collins. The silver fringed <i>Oscar de la Renta</i> make me think of Lea Michele, Vanessa Hudgens and Camilla Belle. I can imagine Nicole Kidman or Cate Blanchett wear the ivory fringed <i>Naeem Khan</i> gown. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bella Thorne or Elle Fanning could make the most of the frothy tulle </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">fairytale</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Tadashi Shoji</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">gown.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Would you also like to see any of the evening gowns on the red carpet this awards season? Who would you pick to wear them?</span></b></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*P.S 'Looks of the Week' will resume as usual next week.</i></span></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><br />

Awards Season Evening Gown Wishlist 2013

The exciting Awards Season is upon us again, and for the next two months we can look forward to seeing gorgeous designer gowns styled on the...

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The Leather Dress Trend

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This season, the regular time-honoured 'LBD' has been replaced by the 'BLD' or as we know it - the 'Black Leather Dress'. This massive trend has been building momentum since the Fall/Winter 2012 fashion weeks in February, seen on catwalks from New York to Milan. Easy to style and effortless to wear, the little black leather dress serves as an edgier (and warmer) alternative to your classic LBD, dispensing a glossier, goth chic appeal. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">On The Runway</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfAitiktltIFQZcMIkAfMR1S6HVDEDzQYjxEmZ52GnVOiVYD5Z_4TzfLgqiz0UnxSVDOZ5oUk_J3f8rDDJxLXIkzaMCaVXOMt619wa559BwMOsMWstRBkRAeCXTpqQFhCvl5Ty6CJcRjNp/s1600/leatherdresses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfAitiktltIFQZcMIkAfMR1S6HVDEDzQYjxEmZ52GnVOiVYD5Z_4TzfLgqiz0UnxSVDOZ5oUk_J3f8rDDJxLXIkzaMCaVXOMt619wa559BwMOsMWstRBkRAeCXTpqQFhCvl5Ty6CJcRjNp/s640/leatherdresses.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The misconception that leather dresses have to be skintight and curve-hugging has been dispelled thanks to designers like <i>Valentino</i>, <i>Gianfranco Ferre</i> and <i>Jean Paul Gaultier</i>, who have created more capacious versions. However, if you do prefer the second-skin silhouette, <i>Reem Acra</i>, <i>Pucc</i>i and <i>Sportmax</i> have got you covered, whilst <i>Calvin Klein</i> and <i>Givenchy</i> have opted for a flattering fit-and-flare style.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Celebrity Inspired Leather Looks</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdyCNaWtmZv5i7f29kX_FLY4t3LHOn4mf-UKX3mHDzdQJHZzH8zyDXkrE5qVk177j34oTIziYrHCIc_flDieMQwHDWGBP4fLZ73kQiA5yZV0jFUOvW4pftSieYr_lSUZqGDt1X0WlDInvZ/s1600/leatherdress1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdyCNaWtmZv5i7f29kX_FLY4t3LHOn4mf-UKX3mHDzdQJHZzH8zyDXkrE5qVk177j34oTIziYrHCIc_flDieMQwHDWGBP4fLZ73kQiA5yZV0jFUOvW4pftSieYr_lSUZqGDt1X0WlDInvZ/s640/leatherdress1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ideal for cold winter nights, the long-sleeved leather mini has been a favourite amongst celebrities, as it provides a sleek, streamlined silhouette and oozes urbane glamour. Paired with ankle boots or strappy sandals, this is the perfect after-dark winter outfit.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0amOz10HCHxicFEJb8Mi8gT-piLDmN24928vbAP8tRlfCGWPz-Td1Ir1_rCfFWMhKoEeUxEEwos3YOXDlcPJlVhAkTbQSH-jVbWBjWkzTjEtWUEICNA3Klu0nIPoZc_fPtmPqYx4HIY-/s1600/leatherdress3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0amOz10HCHxicFEJb8Mi8gT-piLDmN24928vbAP8tRlfCGWPz-Td1Ir1_rCfFWMhKoEeUxEEwos3YOXDlcPJlVhAkTbQSH-jVbWBjWkzTjEtWUEICNA3Klu0nIPoZc_fPtmPqYx4HIY-/s640/leatherdress3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The sleeveless or strapless leather dress is also an alluring choice as seen on Cody Horn, Nicky Hilton and Jessica Alba. Adding a pair of ankle-strap heels and studded accessories enhance the edginess of this look. And don't forget a red-hot lip colour for an extra dose of glamour.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Get With The Trend</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You're not limited with choices when it comes to translating this trend off the runway & into reality. Be it elegant, sporty, sexy or sophisticated, there's a leather dress to suit your style.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1AD_-n0LjtzCFFhzAWPz4OvkMRFS4NzzqWj-5zFrrnghPbZiFQMWN2go09tmupMH9hyphenhyphen2abw2wrGFGlbydqMdk_fjWZiACK-1JCU6ACK45JLPSkQNE9iF2k-meq71wLMBRzDq24AOU0YH/s1600/leatherdress4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1AD_-n0LjtzCFFhzAWPz4OvkMRFS4NzzqWj-5zFrrnghPbZiFQMWN2go09tmupMH9hyphenhyphen2abw2wrGFGlbydqMdk_fjWZiACK-1JCU6ACK45JLPSkQNE9iF2k-meq71wLMBRzDq24AOU0YH/s640/leatherdress4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Lace studio dress with leather peplum frill. $159 by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Zara.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Leather bustier dress with flair pleated skirt. $462</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Parker from Blacklabelboutique.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Faux leather skater dress with scalloped cutwork hem. £35 via</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Newlook.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Leather look peplum bustier dress. $114 by</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">River Island via Asos.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pleather corset dress with studded detail. £119<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> from House of Dereon via Nelly.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Knee-length stretch leather and jersey dress. £180</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Maison Martin Margiela by H&M</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vegan leather dress with embellished neckline. $298</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Free People via revolveclothing.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. L</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">eather and jersey pencil dress with pleated wrapped bodice. $263 at</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Asos.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Is this a trend you would try out?</span></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>

The Leather Dress Trend

This season, the regular time-honoured 'LBD' has been replaced by the 'BLD' or as we know it - the 'Black Leather Dress...

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The Burgundy Dress Trend

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Trendspotting</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Burgundy Dresses</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Burgundy or bordeaux, wine red or rust, merlot or maroon, oxblood or firebrick - there are countless variations on this rich deep red shade that has cast a captivating spell on the fashion world. What began on the Fall 2012 runways of top designers Diane von Furstenberg, DKNY, Alexander Wang and Gucci has trickled over into Hollywood and chain stores around the rest of the world. So fasten your seat belts, this red hot trend is raging ahead, with no signs of slowing down.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Runway Inspiration</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Sxla_JEr1zbZfOvKwOUiKoHplPDcJQjXmAtT6o4K_jLrhCweqnEl0Vj-sPrZVNJlilh8sVsyOsEQyNx30QWZfOXNp38L4B4yxhCpzp4keRlD-A3lcQxNbkDO7Y_CGytYUh4VTzc3fGQw/s1600/burgundy1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Sxla_JEr1zbZfOvKwOUiKoHplPDcJQjXmAtT6o4K_jLrhCweqnEl0Vj-sPrZVNJlilh8sVsyOsEQyNx30QWZfOXNp38L4B4yxhCpzp4keRlD-A3lcQxNbkDO7Y_CGytYUh4VTzc3fGQw/s640/burgundy1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With so many unique takes on the burgundy dress, there is a style to fit any taste. Haider Akermann showed off chunky wrapped knits, L'Wren Scott brought in the element of velvet deluxe and Isabel Marant kept it cowgirl. Minimilism and oversized was seen at Chloe & Roksanda Ilincic, while Nanette Lepore and Nina Ricci feminized the look with ruffles & lace.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0p971T8GrpGdKyh6l3A-gFmbPgPVO3-G1LcJ5_H2EFtWwDVvM3EIXDoO7zEpEjEW2ujvdRvotqvRl9XErbsQwlczTREudn8HC4DGEf1HqHToPSt8PImEAuWr0bAQmn2WTPCAFSZhToWH0/s1600/burgundy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0p971T8GrpGdKyh6l3A-gFmbPgPVO3-G1LcJ5_H2EFtWwDVvM3EIXDoO7zEpEjEW2ujvdRvotqvRl9XErbsQwlczTREudn8HC4DGEf1HqHToPSt8PImEAuWr0bAQmn2WTPCAFSZhToWH0/s640/burgundy2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Diane von Furstenburg added her signature wrapped effect to the trend, Herve Leger and Bottega Veneta went strong shouldered and leather bound. Simplicity reigned at Alexander Wang and Christian Siriano, and DKNY focused on cozy textures. Peter Som played the peplum card, Gucci brought in the glamour, while Versus & J Mendel stayed youthful & sexy.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Celebrity Burgundy Style</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhnc6MLHVVeipqJ04QjKAJStskHyj0HEzN0NNIN8kuG68_J71F2gGCF6KoehEUJDb9WqdnpX48TDfZtZOLHbkUGDFyrrN2hSz1GzeJw5zf2y2aJfWLpgCpSyp_r9F8XguJzHCMzehz-0z/s1600/burgundy3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhnc6MLHVVeipqJ04QjKAJStskHyj0HEzN0NNIN8kuG68_J71F2gGCF6KoehEUJDb9WqdnpX48TDfZtZOLHbkUGDFyrrN2hSz1GzeJw5zf2y2aJfWLpgCpSyp_r9F8XguJzHCMzehz-0z/s640/burgundy3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Emmy Rossum</b> wears a simply sweet street style version of the maroon dress.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Malin Akerman</b> added structure in an <i>Alexx Jae and Milk</i> dress, with black <i>Prada </i>heels.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Emily Blunt</b> contoured the look in a fitted <i>Roland Mouret</i> 'Galaxy' dress.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Emmanuelle Chriqui</b> interpreted the burgundy trend with a chic leather dress.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Krysten Ritter</b> warms it up in a <i>Robert Rodriguez</i> coat dress with wide black belt.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZhIpTCmt3Q0BrPvzBrXYatIesKRkeMesVcZqYriG6KNfPKc_5uhRlOzPqFy6lZKB0Oh89mJ71-doZ_Pkjn4epTx1N3duhfNn0Dr8O7tUi7aDdk0WVxqCuJ9IWnk4D_4PCixPuYfg4fo3/s1600/burgundy4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZhIpTCmt3Q0BrPvzBrXYatIesKRkeMesVcZqYriG6KNfPKc_5uhRlOzPqFy6lZKB0Oh89mJ71-doZ_Pkjn4epTx1N3duhfNn0Dr8O7tUi7aDdk0WVxqCuJ9IWnk4D_4PCixPuYfg4fo3/s640/burgundy4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Emma Watson</b> tried on an edgier aubergine <i>Cushnie Et Ochs</i> cut-out dress.</span><br /><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Olga Kurylenko</b> kept it ladylike in a <i>Nina Ricci</i> burgundy lace dress.</span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Blake Lively</b> glimmers in a sequined merlot G<i>ucci</i> dress.</span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Alexa Chung</b> adds her spin to the trend in a leather <i>Versus</i> skirt with knitted polo neck top.</span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Diane Kruger</b> opted for a strappy lace-up <i>Versus </i>tennis dress with pleated skirt.</span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Elettra Wiedemann</b> adds some colourfully fun styling to her wine draped <i>Rachel Roy</i> dress.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Get With The Trend</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbKPAgNa7nKN8PpBmdQzQfHmHWvgcE5nEw0SFMciwwZBeiVbV3wp5AB5umIb_PHcUgUyjDxMlyp-Kvelij-u5l1UxtjJ3m45nMQgAoDJNORVDaGuW3O1OTvISwngh11ZVbpma7MRrN8HU/s1600/burgundy5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbKPAgNa7nKN8PpBmdQzQfHmHWvgcE5nEw0SFMciwwZBeiVbV3wp5AB5umIb_PHcUgUyjDxMlyp-Kvelij-u5l1UxtjJ3m45nMQgAoDJNORVDaGuW3O1OTvISwngh11ZVbpma7MRrN8HU/s640/burgundy5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A colour that looks good on anyone, there are so many affordable and engaging options out now in stores, which makes this trend an easily accessible one.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Fitted dress with pleated detailing and asymmetrical neckline. $59 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Dorothy Perkins</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Sangria shaded skater lace dress with box pleats and mid-length sleeves. $84.43 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Asos</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Te Amo cut-out peplum dress with collar £24.99 from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Newlook.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The ideal holiday party harness embellished dress £56 from</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Houseoffraser.co.uk</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Short sleeved maroon dress with beaded collar by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">H&M</span> £29.99</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. Get Blake Lively's look with this bordeaux sequin peplum dress $130 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Topshop US</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. A more classic style puff sleeve sheath dress $79.90 by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Zara</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. A v</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">intage inspired frock with pretty frilled lace sleeves. £30 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Awear.com</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>Have you found your perfect little burgundy dress yet?</i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><br />

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Paris Fall Couture Week 2012 - Part 3

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Paris Couture Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Fall/Winter 2012-2013</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Part Three</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My coverage of Paris Couture Week comes to a close with a focus on the exquisite collections of Lebanese designers. We are all familiar with Beirut's most famous import, Elie Saab, but there are few more notable couturiers that deserve their space in the style spotlight. What I love about the Lebanese designers is their exceptional craftsmanship, exquisite hand-beading, intricate attention to every detail, and their ability to bring princess perfect gowns to life with in a way that is delicate, elegant and utterly feminine. Click on the pictures to zoom in.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Elie Saab</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The master of couture has served up another triumphant collection, possibly even more beautiful than the ones before. The silhouettes were graceful, accented at the waist with bateau necklines and lengths from midway to maxi. A vigorous splash of peach and teal added colour to the range of black, gold and taupe Imperial-inspired evening wear. Breathtaking gowns were contrived from lusciously beaded lace, silk crepe and brocade, drizzled with the opulence of a Byzantine empress.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcBMKdMt6-qhSxDNAcsVHcPA9uB1peJ6VPjc1CvOcg3Qwx1McY3uC13h4KyRiY0c_sThGV1aDfpmjCOoldQFgt8V3QkRjGobqUc4O3BSXedZRS1UUjA-07NvgR0VEFQT7MAUMtYnunWyJ/s1600/eliesaab1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcBMKdMt6-qhSxDNAcsVHcPA9uB1peJ6VPjc1CvOcg3Qwx1McY3uC13h4KyRiY0c_sThGV1aDfpmjCOoldQFgt8V3QkRjGobqUc4O3BSXedZRS1UUjA-07NvgR0VEFQT7MAUMtYnunWyJ/s640/eliesaab1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4JlhE5y3Ax8GXcWGPFpLhCem97bGO92wsD44hyphenhyphenXGZw9ZBjfbb5n1K4-NPujcM_T41-GdXLYlV2FMtCGV4NwqLgZYHr0F4-YF-IfjaKr_odRT8oCc5Tl12sbJYQyUEcNbsOI2Or2c82-_/s1600/eliesaab2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4JlhE5y3Ax8GXcWGPFpLhCem97bGO92wsD44hyphenhyphenXGZw9ZBjfbb5n1K4-NPujcM_T41-GdXLYlV2FMtCGV4NwqLgZYHr0F4-YF-IfjaKr_odRT8oCc5Tl12sbJYQyUEcNbsOI2Or2c82-_/s640/eliesaab2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWYusVBdJS2hAUMIQSyih6JeSND8Lf4qPUzIBZ59c4d9y23KFiKGDEuYYFdRDr0UWMJUBGi_lcGk-OUR5Jawr-dFSzHhflKplddIky4hC-UkKzpxw1aUINp0MLCXEymvpVccr5Q9oTEmk/s1600/eliesaab3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWYusVBdJS2hAUMIQSyih6JeSND8Lf4qPUzIBZ59c4d9y23KFiKGDEuYYFdRDr0UWMJUBGi_lcGk-OUR5Jawr-dFSzHhflKplddIky4hC-UkKzpxw1aUINp0MLCXEymvpVccr5Q9oTEmk/s640/eliesaab3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Georges Chakra</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Lebanese designer celebrates 25 years in the fashion industry with a ritzy Fall Couture collection tinted in crimson red, midnight blue, rays of violet, black and lustrous gold. The hourglass figure is accentuated by</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> fitted waists and bell-shaped skirts, while the asymmetrical shoulder was a prominent feature on the curve-hugging gowns. Sequins and feathers were found in abundance, methodically embroidered onto the dresses, adding dimension and texture. Favored by many-a-popstar, we can expect to see a few of Chakra's creations somewhere along the musical red carpet.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSu2J6yjqd2_yWY-F5gfWzfnUlA0pbipgmCTj83-0vdz_aYtYr8GPx6bS2YUJeoqwgQjP_E-3TopXzbwYG8WOZirob6vYzNL98_BJpg5RDMt8n9eGQOwQLDkwx9tq84xE05zhiwX-RuvS/s1600/chakra.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSu2J6yjqd2_yWY-F5gfWzfnUlA0pbipgmCTj83-0vdz_aYtYr8GPx6bS2YUJeoqwgQjP_E-3TopXzbwYG8WOZirob6vYzNL98_BJpg5RDMt8n9eGQOwQLDkwx9tq84xE05zhiwX-RuvS/s640/chakra.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Georges Hobeika</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An enchanting tale of fairies aflight and gardens in bloom, Georges Hobeika incited the magic of nature for his Fall 2012 Couture Collection. Fluttering gowns appeared in sublime shades of summer sage, rose red, lavender, minted aqua and sea breeze blue. Sumptuous velvets were underpinned by sheer chiffons, silk mousseline and lace, the pussycat neck bow acting as a leitmotif. The ethereal looks were festooned with dainty floral appliqués and a flurry of organza petals. I would love to see the hazy blue half of this collection on the red carpet, the second last look (blue ballgown, bottom row) is one of my favourites of fashion week.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxM8KkPbWCjlMIKZitIcGjUPnb6G9ya8m5pwcydHdrjpYrNWSRanWwrd281-JJbMKF5EYN89pF9ZWGV0YorVzHW6y93ya164uLtCBuWmSN4vP8Pxbc4MC3z1bdesXoDzE65oCIBqXE_IP/s1600/hobeika1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxM8KkPbWCjlMIKZitIcGjUPnb6G9ya8m5pwcydHdrjpYrNWSRanWwrd281-JJbMKF5EYN89pF9ZWGV0YorVzHW6y93ya164uLtCBuWmSN4vP8Pxbc4MC3z1bdesXoDzE65oCIBqXE_IP/s640/hobeika1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVZKjXJWkRGV3jbHe_GjRhBX69lpX9ZEYBIA1O2SynulunoKEqjN64gaGfzbqHIcMXXWg6QUaumiwo77G9x2atF5Iu75Oxh3p11O1T5GEZFcl6RTJAnXj8qO8kGnu-LEGnZPmL4dTctXI/s1600/hobeika2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVZKjXJWkRGV3jbHe_GjRhBX69lpX9ZEYBIA1O2SynulunoKEqjN64gaGfzbqHIcMXXWg6QUaumiwo77G9x2atF5Iu75Oxh3p11O1T5GEZFcl6RTJAnXj8qO8kGnu-LEGnZPmL4dTctXI/s640/hobeika2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Zuhair Murad</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With style icons like Blake Lively, Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez wearing his designs, Zuhair Murad is a fashion force to be reckoned with. He creates the kind of eye-catching, head-turning looks that always make a dramatic statement. For Fall 2012, Murad flirts with florals, as seen on the voluminous, varicolored gowns, and with delicately embroidered blossoms tacked onto gauzy lace, see-through silhouettes and full tulle skirts. Celestial white and ivory gowns make for pretty bridal wear, while red haute dresses appeal to one's passionate side. Concluding this extravagant collection is a set of emerald green and royal blue gowns in luxurious satins and silk, trimmed with feathers and self-shaded beads. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjel25aEmnOvi3aAtInZ1gQDCx72T0_UBt-Rn8yZDBsvRG9sQ91ds4ttO2NtNUI-mHqqzA0DugJi9eO81O2b8PfDDpewlf1yKJsiiVc6g6ZCfhx15s3IstIH1k3EDJmKOGGOukJf0MoDDtA/s1600/zuhairmurad1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjel25aEmnOvi3aAtInZ1gQDCx72T0_UBt-Rn8yZDBsvRG9sQ91ds4ttO2NtNUI-mHqqzA0DugJi9eO81O2b8PfDDpewlf1yKJsiiVc6g6ZCfhx15s3IstIH1k3EDJmKOGGOukJf0MoDDtA/s640/zuhairmurad1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_dg9DSjdYvDe5Etw24kY0NohKrAhdGVkEApnOct_w3C5DRzfr5gGWaa6h2gYXfpN3chOwzDdUiXfINEk41E_rgx_NIAAzp-QTifjz7K1DMow6z5EqCX6BESYw6sEF76QUsT14tXkBN4aN/s1600/zuhairmurad2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_dg9DSjdYvDe5Etw24kY0NohKrAhdGVkEApnOct_w3C5DRzfr5gGWaa6h2gYXfpN3chOwzDdUiXfINEk41E_rgx_NIAAzp-QTifjz7K1DMow6z5EqCX6BESYw6sEF76QUsT14tXkBN4aN/s640/zuhairmurad2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have you spotted your dream dress yet? That sums up the wonderment that was Paris Couture Fashion Week. Click for <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2012/07/paris-fall-couture-week-2012-part-1.html">Parts One</a> & <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2012/07/paris-fall-couture-fashion-week-2012.html">Two</a> of my runway reviews. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Paris Fall Couture Week 2012 - Part 3

Paris Couture Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012-2013 Part Three My coverage of Paris Couture Week comes to a close with a focus on the exquisite...

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Paris Fall Couture Week 2012 - Part 2

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Paris Couture Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Fall/Winter 2012-2013</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Part Two</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is the second part to my runway reviews of Couture Week in Paris.</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Alexandre Vauthier</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After viewing a string of pastel shaded and darker, wintry themed shows, Alexandre Vauthier's invigorating collection came as a pleasant change. The <i>very</i> V-neck was imposed upon most of the alluring outfits, demanding attention in true diva style. The palette was made up of crisp whites, glossy golds and sandy beige. Sharply-cut silhouettes displayed asymmetrical necklines, peplum-waist shirts, body-hugging mini dresses with high slits and leisurely jumpsuits with tapered pants. The beguiling looks were furnished with rows of heavy gold chains, metallic belts, geometric beading and shiny Louboutin heels. The JLo's and Kardashians of the world have just met their new wardrobe.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEwfs0GPBotKsRcymygTwE_E6-qavzJr25OuB377PIK-mR256QcvBWsxJMzwL9EHESxqsGP29uNlvzD02XhT46yvklVxqPzzrP-twjBhQf4HzEckBk_eF-Qaooo5sGRQtRBryt3G5z2dt/s1600/alexandre.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEwfs0GPBotKsRcymygTwE_E6-qavzJr25OuB377PIK-mR256QcvBWsxJMzwL9EHESxqsGP29uNlvzD02XhT46yvklVxqPzzrP-twjBhQf4HzEckBk_eF-Qaooo5sGRQtRBryt3G5z2dt/s640/alexandre.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Armani Privé</u></b></span><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Giorgio Armani dished up a series of modern-luxe looks inspired by the mystique of dusk and the enigma of a navy blue night. Veiled models paced the runway in a variation of pale lilacs, pinks and cordial shades of blue. An interesting blend of contemporary and futurism, the collection displayed </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">suave suits and tailored coats cropped at the waist, generously cut </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">pants in the softest black velvet, bright blocks of colour and shimmering evening gowns that mirror the midnight sky.</span></div><div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasKGhWz00gvAb-hLilL49WgT-Ao8iWOyML8Vn8nswQg3OhpoNm6LJSLO0SWFl2SMGPaump7Leqop8N_cCitTROIJPVtHDxWlhC-KxFyaardOO6Wh2mSlf-GemOrwT40fOWelCUOreN9Zk/s1600/armani.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasKGhWz00gvAb-hLilL49WgT-Ao8iWOyML8Vn8nswQg3OhpoNm6LJSLO0SWFl2SMGPaump7Leqop8N_cCitTROIJPVtHDxWlhC-KxFyaardOO6Wh2mSlf-GemOrwT40fOWelCUOreN9Zk/s640/armani.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><u>Valentino</u></span></b><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Valentino gave us the expected amount of elegance vs femininity, with a side of covert sexiness for Fall 2012. Midnight blue laid down the foundation of the couture collection, with the steadfast set of scarlet gowns following and a dusting of mink, golden caramel and yellow. Sheer chiffons and crepes added a lightness to range, contrasting the heavier velvets, cashmere and brocades. The jumpsuit is no longer your lounge-out-in look, it has been restyled with the utmost decadence in flashy beaded black and gold. Evening wear was kept simple and refined in slender silhouettes with high round-necks and long sleeves.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi78LdUOHR8yc6K3EHmjHyq_bIm5Z80SWFqVLKmqtM7EJfaUqLr_k5VmbkbHDlOLPo-cu_9KV5o1sEOE1tZlGwnWM9v8FJW1WWdOMLQEtbw6VC90798a1Qaig4dyDhISNIkuA9KblujBcVB/s1600/valentino.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi78LdUOHR8yc6K3EHmjHyq_bIm5Z80SWFqVLKmqtM7EJfaUqLr_k5VmbkbHDlOLPo-cu_9KV5o1sEOE1tZlGwnWM9v8FJW1WWdOMLQEtbw6VC90798a1Qaig4dyDhISNIkuA9KblujBcVB/s640/valentino.jpg" width="640" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Stéphane Rolland</u></b></span><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of all the couture collections, the one I am always most intrigued by is Stéphane Rolland. The ingenious designer finds new and unique ways to drape gorgeous fluid fabrics, this season in burgundy, cream, sepia and black. Rolland adds drama to his form-fitting silhouettes with shards of silicone, feathered trusses and projected circular shapes, masterly crafted onto mermaid skirts. Waists were accented with unusual belts and models wore quirky semi-covered gloves. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Long flowing capes framed the sleekly tailored pantsuits and floor-sweeping gowns. If any super heroine is in the market for a new trailblazing couture costume, this is where she should shop.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVs41BZ6n0BT4ZPmv7xUom0bQFsB4rBn-G6DjdBr8DZURuMNDBP5zlPOZHVBpmlqe2moJaaSQYPl_4IlAMkfJ08rW7IRBCXYbz1beIazPtlJtmWMGD1cDNiUENrrjvkL8tTeFUBBeSNWSt/s1600/rolland1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVs41BZ6n0BT4ZPmv7xUom0bQFsB4rBn-G6DjdBr8DZURuMNDBP5zlPOZHVBpmlqe2moJaaSQYPl_4IlAMkfJ08rW7IRBCXYbz1beIazPtlJtmWMGD1cDNiUENrrjvkL8tTeFUBBeSNWSt/s640/rolland1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgky8sWI-2Mww7W4wcK2LPlIrlgo7-sg3L9X9AzRTxZSwR2mGFIsVOiLmAdKe4bqgzB-emcmFhJj4R7GPCxs0Xvbkt8_l2Dk8IH0fztEsIbzqPnTPiWN11sGOEANtCdwn9dNicxc03mE9Kk/s1600/rolland2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgky8sWI-2Mww7W4wcK2LPlIrlgo7-sg3L9X9AzRTxZSwR2mGFIsVOiLmAdKe4bqgzB-emcmFhJj4R7GPCxs0Xvbkt8_l2Dk8IH0fztEsIbzqPnTPiWN11sGOEANtCdwn9dNicxc03mE9Kk/s640/rolland2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For part one of Paris Couture Fashion Week, visit <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2012/07/paris-fall-couture-week-2012-part-1.html">here</a>. A special edition for the final chapter to follow.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Paris Fall Couture Week 2012 - Part 2

Paris Couture Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012-2013 Part Two This is the second part to my runway reviews of Couture Week in Paris. Alexandre V...

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Paris Fall Couture Week 2012 - Part 1

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Paris Couture Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Fall/Winter 2012-13</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Part One</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It doesn't get any better than couture week in Paris. All the top designers, famous faces, beautiful models and fashion that sets our imagination alight. This is my coverage of Paris Couture Fashion Week Fall 2012, which takes place all this week.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Versace</u></b></span><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For her Fall 2012 Couture Collection, Donatella does what Versace is best known for - a swanky mix of sexiness and femininity, chiseled into shapes that pay virtue to the female form. A candy colour palette of pinks, oceanics and a zesty splash of lime was seen across an unusual blend of fabrics and a visually intriguing tarot-card print. Ultra-short mini's are tightly wound in strips of PVC, silk, mesh and leather. Crystal-beaded corseted dresses with daring slashes spilt into billowy silk chiffon skirts, baring intrepid high slits reminiscent of <i>that</i> Versace dress Angelina Jolie wore to the Oscars. Expect many more similar big red carpet moments from this outstanding collection.</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM7hf1EpYGiqzh0hKHjRWhCG0lpk41NzfGSOp5oAI9PQqoPSrd3gXmD4GdMHN8oK_Rc4fAHXBRPBwN4RDEXTRsUDs9rTtLz1MOiOCXLJ02VXcUFEswBsoYISKy_u47J5Q0KK_RTJIXaxL-/s1600/versace+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM7hf1EpYGiqzh0hKHjRWhCG0lpk41NzfGSOp5oAI9PQqoPSrd3gXmD4GdMHN8oK_Rc4fAHXBRPBwN4RDEXTRsUDs9rTtLz1MOiOCXLJ02VXcUFEswBsoYISKy_u47J5Q0KK_RTJIXaxL-/s640/versace+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0S9U4xxpFhffYRxaQna6GknFoPnupzaA8fdKAkbxqAJGNVMLtdjgoBSC6eheSPYeMiZQhD6rehJMQeIwXCXzEHfMEGHJVTL7zlm6zVuKnV-SINyBvxLuS6VBquN2tayYgxs-jMOZJNnhQ/s1600/versace+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0S9U4xxpFhffYRxaQna6GknFoPnupzaA8fdKAkbxqAJGNVMLtdjgoBSC6eheSPYeMiZQhD6rehJMQeIwXCXzEHfMEGHJVTL7zlm6zVuKnV-SINyBvxLuS6VBquN2tayYgxs-jMOZJNnhQ/s640/versace+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Christian Dior</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The pressure was on at the House of Dior as Raf Simons presented his first showing for the renowned French brand. It was a stunning debut for the Belgian designer, as he encapsulated all that is Dior; vintage and modern, elegant and distilled with the right balance of colour and composure. The peplum was given the royal treatment, worn over cigarette pants. Metallic belts further enhanced the hourglass figure, while ladylike dresses were delightful in subdued pinks, ivory and blue, strapless with pocketed A-line skirts.</span><br /><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After the calm, came a vivid colour wash of reds, yellow, cerise pink and navy blue. The traditional ballgown was given a facelift, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">some with a more contemporary mid length, others in voluminous tulle and floor-length skirts cut down the middle to reveal chicly tailored trousers.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> P</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">aint-splattered silk and delicate embroidery enriched the beautiful designs. Besides for the inspiring outfits, it was the blazing orange lipstick and neon lined eyes that created a beauty buzz.</span></div><div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfXVMEuCnI3jPmcKSHR9yf1nqG4AAEZbukURA2MSX4MbPxuzKhpDkYTwmrMUXPz4Z61VTjZih42_8QfQqxMZ9U9Pcku-u5-QCpbzHpETUIAONYij7G2dnlfOC1kM7KiEyBaD_mfUKrdes/s1600/dior1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfXVMEuCnI3jPmcKSHR9yf1nqG4AAEZbukURA2MSX4MbPxuzKhpDkYTwmrMUXPz4Z61VTjZih42_8QfQqxMZ9U9Pcku-u5-QCpbzHpETUIAONYij7G2dnlfOC1kM7KiEyBaD_mfUKrdes/s640/dior1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUARW4qqkjiWoEwhbV3h0_Pknxm79LUEOYbvfZ7I9lWb_qp-21nF_qsAGRxZQjxrB9wT7UTxg84WLCDgfE1RGN2UCeypp6p2CFP_rqnxj467AhqPTz78jk21KvXto6G08JyTHP16XmmjKE/s1600/dior2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUARW4qqkjiWoEwhbV3h0_Pknxm79LUEOYbvfZ7I9lWb_qp-21nF_qsAGRxZQjxrB9wT7UTxg84WLCDgfE1RGN2UCeypp6p2CFP_rqnxj467AhqPTz78jk21KvXto6G08JyTHP16XmmjKE/s640/dior2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Giambattista Valli</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Giambattista Valli's Couture collection leaves one in a dreamlike spin where empyrean gardens come to life in a splendor of colour and dazzling florals. A romantic shade of red and earthier green were the basis for the exquisitely printed organza and wispy chiffon. A profusion of intricately appliquéd flowers adorned the expertly crafted gowns, while high-collared necklines, shoulders and sweeping skirts were amplified by an eruption of flowery ruffles. Neatly defined waists and more fitted bodices acted as an equipoise to the palatial looks. This bewitching range blurs the line between reality and a woodland phantasm.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGC2lKK9YqRQI_2cSQRGXeshsnsT1tAf2e5Lx7d4_m2TsWwAi4T7FNNbWel3IhmbfcgCVKeRBw_Tln5p1wdhOY1aTaZa2vHBuaqyF2v2nmFUOZlKiyp8ok7N57HjITWRN6W2b0HEWkZ6oL/s1600/valli1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGC2lKK9YqRQI_2cSQRGXeshsnsT1tAf2e5Lx7d4_m2TsWwAi4T7FNNbWel3IhmbfcgCVKeRBw_Tln5p1wdhOY1aTaZa2vHBuaqyF2v2nmFUOZlKiyp8ok7N57HjITWRN6W2b0HEWkZ6oL/s640/valli1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Ga6EYQYSgNt8Y3llf_fQiXWQi5ksWvG8R3-c-Wut4DwUiO35YXTl60Ht8ym7TfL-VuOpbDVCz7AmxK0LaEjiCbgm8Y0Z4Lttkm54gnn6gRPpakaoI_5_RaopynPIRzx3G274N20-cpux/s1600/valli2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Ga6EYQYSgNt8Y3llf_fQiXWQi5ksWvG8R3-c-Wut4DwUiO35YXTl60Ht8ym7TfL-VuOpbDVCz7AmxK0LaEjiCbgm8Y0Z4Lttkm54gnn6gRPpakaoI_5_RaopynPIRzx3G274N20-cpux/s640/valli2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u> Chanel</u></b></span><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hot off his impressive Resort 2013 showing, Karl Lagerfeld sugarcoats the classics for Chanel this Fall. The tweed dress suit made iconic by Coco Chanel herself is one that never seems fade with time, it only gets better. This season, it is reinterpreted with tulle ruffle cuffs and belted waists, in a pretty patchwork of pink, lilac and grey. Evening wear appeared in glossy silks, with elegant layering and shredded tulle sleeves, 3D camellia-covered gowns and luxurious printed maxi dresses. The sweet pastel and vanilla looks were accessorized by shiny grey lurex tights, metallic silver sleeves, vouguish beréts and cap-toe pumps.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8u5wi7P0GR2O6WwAOGo7kxep7_xPs50-urospgh8xLkzgVw_Bi2jzZAZI1Pj96CUlvjTJrBWYMR-OPEidQjs0vvD_QtEQ-C5gicU267RezJKos8iJioYjdikYzf2KGe-AzeVj3lGZS1r/s1600/chanel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8u5wi7P0GR2O6WwAOGo7kxep7_xPs50-urospgh8xLkzgVw_Bi2jzZAZI1Pj96CUlvjTJrBWYMR-OPEidQjs0vvD_QtEQ-C5gicU267RezJKos8iJioYjdikYzf2KGe-AzeVj3lGZS1r/s640/chanel.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjshmcvvTyaFuquo0rNTPfmCYb3heNbXhH7TjQg9cAMJg47HWMC9nWfYV-1VK8jRFU7gGLBZDuF1oUT6mKGHFbCt31HG_G5D_EnhQhhDqPJB2fqPcotdYWcoozqpwQmvGDvF1KVr2QqzKI2/s1600/chanel2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjshmcvvTyaFuquo0rNTPfmCYb3heNbXhH7TjQg9cAMJg47HWMC9nWfYV-1VK8jRFU7gGLBZDuF1oUT6mKGHFbCt31HG_G5D_EnhQhhDqPJB2fqPcotdYWcoozqpwQmvGDvF1KVr2QqzKI2/s640/chanel2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What are your thoughts on the Couture collections so far?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div></div></div></div>

Paris Fall Couture Week 2012 - Part 1

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